The Office of the Governor of the State of Utah
08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 16:14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered for Overdose Awareness Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered for Overdose Awareness Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 30, 2024
Contact:
Nic Naylor*
Office of the Governor
(385) 602-9159, [email protected]
Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff on Aug. 31, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 30, 2024) - Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day (H.C.R. 17, 2021).
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Utahns battling addiction and mental health challenges," said Gov. Cox. "We must continue addressing the root causes leading to overdoses in our communities."
The flags should be lowered to the half-staff position at sunrise on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, and remain at half-staff until sunset on the same day.
The governor extends an invitation to all private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate in this recognition.
*Please direct all media inquiries to Nic Naylor while Emma Williams is on maternity leave